Brenda Matias (left) and Angela Matias Cruz were both honored by the District Attorney's office. Cruz and Martias were recognized when they turned evidence against their father for years of sexual abuse.

Brenda Matias (left) and Angela Matias Cruz were both honored by the District Attorney's office. Cruz and Martias were recognized when they turned evidence against their father for years of sexual abuse. (Nelvin C. Cepeda)